HUNNIC TRIBES, Nezak Huns. Circa 6th-7th centuries. Drachm (Billon, 26 mm, 3.21 g, 10 h), a-group, Kapishi, circa 550-600. nycky MLK - a ('Nezak King' in Pahlawi) Bust with elongated skull to right, wearing diadem and winged crown with bull's head, earrings and pearl necklace with two ribbons; below, winged ornament. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants with Chakras (sacred wheels) above their heads. Göbl 198. Vondrovec, Type 198. Very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Monetarium FPL 42, autumn 1984, 191.